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kyBoot v MBT

MBT inventor Karl Müller presents the kyBoot, a first in the world of shoes

In 1996 the engineer Karl Müller invented the MBT shoe, revolutionising the shoe industry with its "rolling sole". Now, with the kyBoot's 'walk on air' principle, Müller is going a step further. What makes Karl Müller's latest shoe invention so unique?

From the rolling shoe to the 'walk on air'The kyBoot's soft, supple sole was to have been the next MBT generation. However, as his partners preferred to remain with the round sole, in 2006 Karl Müller parted company with MBT on good terms. The result of this development was a new brand, the kyBoot.

The kyBoot compared with MBTLearning an unaccustomed walking technique, as wearers did in the MBT, is a thing of the past. Today you slip on the kyBoot and immediately experience the unique 'walking on air' feeling. "In the kyBoot, you don't walk: you float. The 'walking on air' feeling is unique", explains Karl Müller. Every step momentarily launches you into weightlessness. The special feature is the soft, supple air cushion. You can immediately feel how well it absorbs shocks and adapts perfectly to your feet. Whether you are on a hike, a walk or a city break, kyBoots are so comfortable to wear that you’ll never want to take them off.

In the following table Karl compares his shoe developments: the kyBoot and MBT.

kyBoot

MBT

Year invented

2006

1996

Inventor

Karl Müller

Karl Müller

Novelty factor

World First: the 'walk-on-air' sole

First rolling sole

Principle of sole

Air cushion

Crescent-shaped

Feel

Soft, supple, pleasant

Rolling, see-saw

Special walking technique

No - simply wear and enjoy

Yes; unaccustomed

Comfort

Immediately very comfortable

Over time, yes

Effect

Very good - incorrect gait impossible

Very good if correct gait adopted

Older wearers

Safe support

Too instable for many wearers

Weight

Light

On the heavy side

Design

Sporty

Unusual

Fun getting fit in the kyBootWith the kyBoot everyone can do something positive for their health that doesn’t take up any extra time. In the kyBoot your foot is placed directly on a soft, supple bed giving the foot as much freedom of movement as possible. The multidirectional elasticity and flexibility gives the muscles the exercise they need. The kyBoot is kind on the joints and relieves tenseness. As the soft, supple material always adapts dynamically to the sole of the foot, the kyBoot is ideal in case of foot problems such as bunions and heel spurs.